Site Lead- Alberta, Canada (m/f/d)

Nordex SE; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Site Lead in the wind energy sector, where your expertise will drive the installation and maintenance of wind turbines. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of Service Technicians, ensuring they are well-trained in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Your leadership will help maintain safety standards while addressing operational challenges. This innovative firm is committed to sustainable energy solutions and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of energy. If you are passionate about renewable energy and ready to take on exciting challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in wind turbine maintenance required.
• Associate degree or technical school certificate preferred.
• Ability to work with medium and high-voltage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train Service Technicians in maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct safety analyses and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor tool inventory and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Wind Turbine Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical Testing

Mechanical Testing

Root Cause Analysis

Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Preventative Maintenance

Physical Fitness

Computer Proficiency

Education

Associate Degree

Technical School Certificate

Tools

SAP

J.D. Edwards

Maximo

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

Summary:

As Site Lead in Canada, you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of wind turbines and related equipment, including inspection, operations, and repairs at your assigned site. You will also handle troubleshooting to diagnose and fix problems that cause turbines to shut down or fail to operate properly and ensure proper operation of equipment and compliance with safety requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Assists and/or provides training and support to the Service Technicians so that each technician clearly understands how to perform component assembly, commissioning, testing, repair, and maintenance on wind turbine generators, related equipment, and support equipment that is associated with the wind farm.
• Trains and supports Service Technicians in preventative maintenance processes, such as Infrared Fault Detection Surveys, Corona Surveys, Ultrasonic Surveys, etc.
• Leads and supports the Service Technicians in troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and retrofitting of low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components that are a part of the wind turbine and its associated switchgear.
• Conducts and reviews safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, switch room, and the O&M building.
• Trains personnel in the proper use of safety gear, protective equipment, and control of energy sources to ensure work is performed safely.
• Acts with proficiency at Root Cause Analyses to accurately determine equipment failure and the reason for failures when they occur.
• Monitors the tool inventory at the wind farm, maintains consumables, and spares parts inventory.
• Provides leadership to the Service Technicians.
• Trains and assists Service Technicians on proper methods for performing preventative maintenance tasks on all wind turbines and associated equipment.
• Completes and maintains required and accurate documentation and records associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment.
• Ensures that safety, health requirements, and cleanliness of facility and equipment are met.
• Schedules and tracks the progress of wind turbine preventative maintenances to meet established guidelines.
• Maintains required training certifications and qualifications.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5 years of directly related work experience in Wind.
• Associate degree or technical school certificate preferred.
• Maintain required training certifications necessary to perform assigned job assignments.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical testing equipment (i.e. various hand and power tools).
• Ability to be certified and work with both medium and high-voltage equipment.
• Must be proficient with computers and standard software applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required.
• Able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders, work at heights of 100 meters and move and manipulate up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments in adverse and extreme weather conditions, in the dust, pollen, weeds, grasses, and in confined spaces is required.
• Ability to safely travel to the wind farm within 45 minutes in the event of an emergency.
• Must maintain a valid Canadian driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to meet specific Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) weight limit standards of 265lbs or less.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure the ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position.
• Experience with SAP/ J.D. Edwards and Maximo systems a plus.
• Ability to work in Canada with no company sponsorship and obtain a passport to travel internationally.

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 35 years. With more than 52GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 30 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,200 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.